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Teleport Yourself to India with a Visit to Little India Singapore

Little India, also known as “Tekka Market” “Tekka Mall” and “The Verge” is the Indian
community in Singapore, where you can relish some authentic vegetarian
delicacies from India, shop in some ethnic options for your wardrobe and catch
glimpse of India in Singapore. Here the cultures of India & Singapore go
hand in hand and thus make it an illustrious point of interest in Singapore. With
great options to dine-out, shop, sightseeing and affordable accommodation,
little India entices travelers with its unique charm.

Little India
originated in the 18th century and some of its inhabitants were
originally prisoners sent from India under the British reign, who settled here
after the end of their prison time. Also, among the early settlers were some
laborers who chose to stay here for jobs. Most of the settlers came from south
India especially from the Tamil regions. As a result, little India is home to a
large number of Tamil population and also has various cultural elements of the Tamil.
These inhabitants also contributed into the construction of various monuments,
hospitals and buildings in Singapore.

The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple located on
the Serangoon Road is the oldest and highly visited temple in little India, Singapore.
The temple was erected by Tamil laborers in the year 1855. The sacred temple is
crowded especially on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The temple was made in
honor of Goddess kali, and worships Sri Veeramakaliamman as the main deity, a Destroyer
of Evil.

In addition
to all this, little India can be your perfect gateway to some heavenly delights
especially from South India. Little India becomes a life savior if you travel
to Singapore and happens to be a vegetarian. Some famous food joints are here
as old as from 60-70 years. Popular food joints here are Komala Vilas, Saravana
Bhavan, Sagar Ratna, Countryside Cafe & Bar, Delhi Restaurant, and Selmor
Restaurant. Also, lined up for shopaholics are great discounts & prices on ethnic
Indian apparels & dresses at Tekka Market, Mustafa Centre, Little India
Arcade, and so on.